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Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD
4.1 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Eagan, MN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Eagan, MN.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Eagan, MN and has 35 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at MNGI Digestive Health - Eagan Endoscopy Center & Clinic and are affiliated with M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, Cambridge Medical Center, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Northfield Hospital, Regina Hospital and United Hospital. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
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Locations

  1. 1 MNGI Digestive Health - Eagan Endoscopy Center & Clinic
    1185 Town Centre Dr Ste 200, Eagan, MN 55123
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4.1
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Oct 18, 2024
My first visit with Dr. Nelsen - very good, just what I was hoping for.
— Oct 18, 2024
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Gastroenterology
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  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    1989
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  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD is affiliated with M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, Cambridge Medical Center, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Northfield Hospital, Regina Hospital and United Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

    201 E Nicollet Blvd, Burnsville, MN

  • Cambridge Medical Center

    701 Dellwood St S, Cambridge, MN

  • M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

    1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN

  • M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

    1925 Woodwinds Dr, Woodbury, MN

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • Northfield Hospital

    2000 North Ave, Northfield, MN

  • Regina Hospital

    1175 Nininger Rd, Hastings, MN

  • United Hospital

    333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, MN